#540 Precious Cargo

The Mike Herrera Podcast

Larry left me a message and his stage diving antics made me call him out onstage in Chicago. The story behind the name, Precious Cargo and more this week!

Merry Christmas to all! In this episode:

1. Christmas Eve Eve Actually Live on the Internet and taking your requests!

- Date and Time: December 23, 2024, at 7:15 PM PST (10:15 PM EST)

2. Christmas Traditions

- My family's Christmas traditions

3. Recent Live Shows in Chicago

4. Upcoming Texas Shows

- Dates: January 3, 2025, in Houston and January 4, 2025, in Dallas

- Venues: House of Blues

- Tickets: Available at MXPX.com

1. Listener Voicemails

- **Drum Machine Joy:** The story behind covering "Drum Machine Joy" on the "On the Cover" album and the label's influence.

- **Practicing "You Walk, I Run" during soundcheck at Gibson’s in Arizona and the creative process behind the song.

- **Acoustic Versions:** Discussing my approach to creating acoustic versions of MXPX songs and the differences between original and acoustic arrangements.

- **Traveling with Gear:** Insights into how the band travels with their equipment and some of the logistics of touring.

6.Merchandise

- including hoodies, t-shirts, and skate decks, available at you guessed it, MXPX.com

Call in with your voicemails and share their holiday experiences. 1-360-830-6660

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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MxPx Live Shows:

“Set A Fire” the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW!

MxPx Live Shows:

👉 Houston, TX Friday Jan. 3

👉 Dallas, TX Saturday Jan. 4

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Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

Listen or watch "Linoleum" here

SEE MXPX LIVE

MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024

PAST 2024 -

1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT!

2/9- New York City, NY - Webster Hall - SOLD OUT!

2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT!

3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT

3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee

4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT!

4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot. - SOLD OUT

6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT!

6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT!

7/27- Tacoma, WA - Airport Tavern Grande Opening! SOLD OUT!

6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX

7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX

10/4- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows

👉Chicago, December 13th & 14th 👉 Two back-to-back nights

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